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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, Core Lithium, Ramsay, and Telix shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being hit hard by investors on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Dicker Data, Eagers Automotive, IDP, and Qantas shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie just downgraded Woolworths shares. What's its new price target?

| Samantha Menzies

Woolworths posted its FY25 results yesterday.

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Travel Shares

Macquarie tips huge 31% upside for this ASX 200 travel stock

| Samantha Menzies

The travel company posted its FY25 earnings yesterday.

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Share Gainers

Telix shares just crashed 24%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Telix shares are having a day to forget on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Guess which well-known ASX 200 REIT has been slapped with an underperform rating

| Samantha Menzies

Macquarie revealed its latest stance on the stock in a recent investor note.

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Broker Notes

One to watch: Macquarie tips double-digit returns for this ASX healthcare stock

| Samantha Menzies

The broker is pleased with the company's FY25 results released on Wednesday morning.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this surging ASX 200 gold stock to keep outperforming in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the fast-rising ASX 200 gold stock to keep outperforming in FY 2026.

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Broker Notes

Are Woolworths shares dirt cheap after crashing 15%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker thinks of the supermarket giant.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 300 stock offers 5%+ dividend yields and 20%+ upside: Macquarie

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie is feeling bullish about this cheap stock.

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Opinions

Experts tip 2 ASX 200 financial shares to sell and 1 to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

As earnings season winds down, experts reveal their ratings on 3 financial stocks.

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Broker Notes

Why Coles shares look more appealing to Macquarie after the FY25 result

| Tristan Harrison

Investors loved the Coles result. What does Macquarie think it’s worth now?

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Technology Shares

Should I buy WiseTech shares after the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Could big returns be on offer now? Let's see what one leading broker is saying.

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Broker Notes

Are DroneShield shares a strong buy after sinking 10%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Bell Potter are saying after its results release.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips almost 20% return for this ASX All Ords stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients.

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Broker Notes

Forget Fortescue and buy these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker thinks investors should avoid the miner and buy these shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some big share price jumps this hump day.

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Broker Notes

What to do with these 3 ASX 200 retail shares after strong price runs: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 retail shares have risen by 40% or more in just six months. Is it time to sell?

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Share Gainers

Why Lovisa, Sigma, Siteminder, and Tabcorp shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, DroneShield, WiseTech, and Woolworths are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie thinks this beaten down ASX 200 travel stock is set to surge 53%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts big 12-month share price gains for this beaten down ASX 200 travel company.

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Broker Notes

Up 123% in one year! Is this barnstorming ASX All Ords stock still a buy?

| Bart Bogacz

Experts share their views.

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Healthcare Shares

Analysts reveal 3 ASX healthcare shares to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

In FY26 so far, ASX 200 healthcare shares have fallen 4.1% while the benchmark index has lifted 4.6%.

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Broker Notes

Warning! These ASX 200 shares were just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has downgraded these shares this week. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

The CSL share price is at a 6-year low. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

The market's largest ASX 200 healthcare share has lost a fifth of its value since last week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if one leading broker thinks this is a time to buy.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price in focus: what's next for the lithium leader?

| Samantha Menzies

The lithium giant released its FY25 results on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX stocks to buy this week 

| James Mickleboro

These shares have done enough during earnings season to receive buy ratings from the broker.

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 stock a buy after crashing 51% this year?

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out if a turnaround could be on the cards.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a better day for Aussie investors on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 25% downside for this blue chip ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this popular stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough Tuesday session for investors.

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Communication Shares

Up over 5% this year, can Aussie Broadband shares storm even higher?

| Samantha Menzies

The company recently scored a juicy new deal.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Coles, Kelsian, and Nanosonics shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, G8 Education, Reece, and Web Travel shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

After a 10% gain in a single day, here's how Macquarie rates this ASX 200 healthcare share

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 healthcare share surged 10% yesterday after the company released its FY25 report.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks this ASX All Ords retail stock could more than double your money in 12-months

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big year of gains for investors in this ASX All Ords retail company.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 2 quality ASX 200 stocks to buy and one to sell

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers deliver their outlooks for three quality ASX 200 stocks.

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